Those crazy days of summer ...

Summer started off with a family trip to the beach. It included many great days of fun, food, beach/pool time, and the obligatory sister photo as shown.

THEN ...

The husband and I broke the NEWS.

While we knew the news would come with many TEARS, we just were not prepared for the many reactions that came from each and every one of my 5 girls. The oldest one was not shocked. She is off to college next month so I think she handled the news "ok". The 15 and 13 year old were OVERWHELMED with emotions. As of today, there are good and bad days. The 11 and 8 year old seem to be handling the situation with a brave face. Of course as the actual move day comes, who knows what the emotional state of my family will be. I'm prepared with tissues and waterproof mascara.

So, for now we are doing a lot of cleaning, boxing, and showing of our current house here in AR.

Open House this Sunday if you know of anyone needing a great 5 bedroom home.

We really did love our 8 years of being in this wonderful state.

While I know that there is a "plan" for our future, it is just a tad bit nerve wracking. I hope and pray that my family will fit right into our new home in NJ.

All prayers are welcome ;)

Summer isn't over and I am sure there will be many more crazy days ahead. I hope I can get through it.

Comments

Margaret in Minnesota said…

You better believe you have my prayers--for you & hubby and those beautiful girls! Yes, they're overwhelmed with emotion; how could they NOT be? Tell them to read Jeremiah 29:11, as it's one of my favorites!

Good luck & God bless you, Hon. Life is never, ever dull, right? :)

10:38 AM

momto5minnies said…

Thank you so very much Margaret!

5:27 AM

christine M said…

I'm behind in my blog reading and just saw this. Good luck on your move. Many prayers coming your way - and welcome to NJ! If you have any Jersey related questions that maybe I can help with you can email me at christine.marciniak@gmail.com

11:03 AM

Mikki said…

Where are you?

7:34 AM

Momto5minnies meets the Pioneer Woman!

I read her blog and knew that she was coming into town for her book signing and I thought about going, but I also knew it was the day that I was getting my braces off (MONDAY 11/9). On Sunday night before, my husband made a quick trip to Walmart and brought home a flyer saying how Ree Drummond (The Pioneer Woman) was coming the next day. I'm not sure if my husband was more excited about me getting my braces off the next day or having me MEET THE PIONEER WOMAN. I guess I really did want to go, but now I HAD TO GO! Monday was a crazy day ... jitters in the am 4.6 mile run to make me feel relaxed (it was also my longest run yet) drop the 12 year old at her homeschool art class quick trip to Walmart (to see if there were Pioneer Woman cookbooks ... no luck, but my husband picked me up a few ... I'm gifting some for Christmas). home to throw a pot roast in the crockpot braces removal at 11:30am dentist visit at 1pm usual afterschool chaos of swim team home for a 30 minute rest wa...

A scattered post ...

I throw myself into stuff all the time. It can be anything from the start of a swim season, a new school year, the election, a vacation, an exercise routine etc. I'm kind of in a phase where I really don't know what my focus should be. I turned on the television and honestly, I have no idea what is on this fall season ... NO IDEA AT ALL . If I watched television in the past few months, it was something kid related or Fox News. I NEED A NEW FOCUS. My current thoughts ... reading a fictional, just for fun book stepping up my exercise routine thinking about our Christmas wish lists and shopping baking more ... I really am slacking in this area ways to save money so that we can get a new (second) washer and dryer for the upstairs (not a fancy kind because this would mostly be used by my oldest two children)... I actually have hookups. I wonder if a lot of people go through a sort of "lull" period this time of the year. Surely it doesn't last long with the start ...

Not a lot has changed ...

As a puppy he always liked a warm spot. We call Comet our "close talker" (from Seinfeld) because he is in your face and always a little too close for our comfort level. The girls don't seem to mind, but it can be a little annoying for my husband and I. Really, he is a fabulous dog. He listens well and is so gentle with everyone. *We don't let Comet on furniture ... except for the playroom/schoolroom couch. There he enjoys relaxing and being read to by one of the girls. SPOILED POOCH!

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